Shell & Tulip Blooms: When Plumeria Flowers Don’t Fully Open Plumeria flowers are often celebrated for their wide-open, star-shaped petals, but some varieties exhibit a unique and fascinating trait—shell or tulip-shaped blooms. Instead of fully opening into a flat, star-shaped flower, these plumeria blooms remain cupped or tubular in shape. This phenomenon, though not uncommon, […]

Twisted Petals and Spiders: Unusual Plumeria Flower Forms Plumeria flowers are widely celebrated for their striking beauty and variety of shapes. While many plumeria varieties feature classic star-shaped petals, some cultivars exhibit unusual petal forms that set them apart from the typical blooms. These include twisted, reflexed, or narrow “spider” petals—forms that add intrigue and […]

Double-Whorled Plumerias: Myth or Reality? Plumeria flowers are well-known for their beauty, fragrance, and classic five-petal arrangement. However, there have been intriguing reports of plumeria blooms that seem to feature more than the typical five petals, flowers with extra layers, often described as “double-whorled” or “double” blooms. The idea of plumeria flowers with multiple whorls […]

Plumeria Bloom Terminology: A Visual Glossary (Infundibular, Pagoda, etc.) Plumeria flowers come in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes, with each cultivar offering unique characteristics that make it distinct. For advanced plumeria enthusiasts, understanding the specific terminology used to describe plumeria bloom forms is essential. Whether you’re reading cultivar descriptions or browsing hybrid plumeria […]

Why Some Plumeria Buds Blast or Stay Closed: Troubleshooting Bloom Deformities Plumeria flowers are beloved for their stunning beauty, but even the most seasoned plumeria growers sometimes face frustrating issues like bud blasting (when the buds fail to open) or deformed blooms. These problems can leave gardeners puzzled and disappointed, but understanding the possible causes—whether […]